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NO05 ELS

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,854 mi
Last recorded88,854 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNO05 ELS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 88,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 84,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 77,886 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 74,070 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 69,353 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,910 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 47,809 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 34,865 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 34,864 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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NO05 ELS is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 65,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NO05 ELS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NO05 ELS registered?

NO05 ELS is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 6 October 2014.

Is NO05 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NO05 ELS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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